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PP3416

Poulan PRO

7349 Statesville Road

Charlotte, NC 28269

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Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d’Instructions

WARNING:

Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before

using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.

ADVERTENCIA:

Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e en-

strucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones

graves.

AVERTISSEMENT:

Lire le manuel d’instructions et bien respecter tous les avertisse-

ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le faire

pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.

Poulan PRO

850 Matheson Blvd. West

Mississauga, Ontario L5V 0B4

Please do not return unit to retailer.

Por favor, no devuelva el aparato al lugar de compra.

Veuillez ne pas retourner l’outil au détaillant.

1-800-554-6723

www.poulan--pro.com

115156426

Rev. 4 9/30/09 BRW

Summary of Contents for 115156426

Page 1: ...siga todas las advertencias e en strucciones de seguridad El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones graves AVERTISSEMENT Lire le manuel d instructions et bien respecter tous les avertisse ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité Tout défaut de le faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves Poulan PRO 850 Matheson Blvd West Mississauga Ontario L5V 0B4 R Please do not return unit to retailer Po...

Page 2: ...fast idle lever out to the full extent to the FULL CHOKE posi tion Push the choke fast idle lever in to the HALF CHOKE position Starting Reminder SAFETY RULES WARNING Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it can not contact spark plug to prevent accidental starting when setting up transporting ad justing or making repairs except carburetor adjustments Because a chain saw is a high...

Page 3: ... chain to the rear preferably covered with a scabbard MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD WORKING ORDER S Have all chain saw service performed by a qualified service dealer with the exception of the items listed in the maintenance sec tionofthis manual Forexample ifimprop er tools are used to remove or hold the fly wheelwhen servicingthe clutch structural damage to the flywheel can occur and cause the flywh...

Page 4: ...aw chain sharp and properly tensioned A loose or dull chain can in crease the chance of kickback occurring Follow manufacturer s chain sharpening and maintenance instructions Check ten sion at regular intervals with the engine stopped never with the engine running Make sure the bar nuts are securely tight ened after tensioning the chain S Begin and continue cutting at full speed If the chain is mo...

Page 5: ...be caused by allowing contact of the bar tip in the danger zone with any hard object Kickback can also be caused by pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar This action may push the guide bar rapidly back toward the op erator Either of these events may cause you to lose control of the saw which could result in serious injury or even death DO NOT RELY UPON ANY OF THE DEVICES BUILT INTO...

Page 6: ... aspark arrestingscreen If you operate a chain saw in a state or locale where such regulations exist you are legally responsible for maintaining the operating condition of these parts Failure to do so is a violation of the law Refer to the SERVICE section for maintenance of the spark arresting screen Failureto follow all Safety Rules andPrecau tions can result in serious injury If situations occur...

Page 7: ...d back ward as the screw is turned Clutch Cover Lower Hole Guide Bar Adjusting Pin 12 Install bar nuts and finger tighten only Once the chain is tensioned you will need to tighten bar nuts CHAIN TENSION Including units with chain already installed WARNING Wear protective gloves when handlingchain The chainis sharpand can cut you even when it is not moving NOTE When adjusting chain tension make sur...

Page 8: ...around the guide bar WARNING If the saw is operated with a loose chain the chain could jump off the guide bar and result in serious injury to the op erator and or damage the chain making it un usable If the chain jumps off the guide bar in spect each drive link for damage Damaged chain must be repaired or replaced OPERATION KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE O...

Page 9: ...ed gasoline Included with this saw is a 3 2 ounce 95 ml container of Poulan WEED EATER brand syn thetic oil Pour the entire contents of this con tainer into 1 gallon 4 liters of gasoline to achieve the proper fuel mixture DO NOTUSE automotive or marine oil These oils will causeengine damage Whenmixing fuelfol low the instructions printed on the container Always read andfollow thesafety rules liste...

Page 10: ... pulled out to the full extent the correct throttle setting for starting is set automatically IGNITION SWITCH ON STOP Choke Lever 1 Move ON STOP switch to the ON posi tion 2 Slowly press primer bulb 6 times 3 Pull choke fast idle lever out to the full extent to the FULL CHOKE position 4 Pull the starter rope sharply 5 times with your right hand Then proceed to the next step NOTE If the engine soun...

Page 11: ...ation and each time be fore you start the chain saw See CHAIN TENSION in the ASSEMBLY section S Cut wood only Do not cut metal plastics masonry non wood building materials etc S Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign object Inspect the saw and repair or re place parts as necessary If the chain jumps off the guide bar inspect the chain for damaged drive links beforereinstalling Burrs on drive ...

Page 12: ...ga cutabout two inches 5 cm higher than the center of the notch This will leaveenough uncutwood between the felling cut and the notch to form a hinge This hinge will help prevent the tree from falling in the wrong direction Opening of felling cut Closing of notch Hinge holds tree on stump and helps control fall NOTE Before felling cut is complete use wedges to open the cut if necessary to controlt...

Page 13: ...mpres sion side BUCKING USING A LOG OR SUPPORT STAND S Remember your first cut is always on the compression side of the log Refer to the illustrations below for your first and second cut S Your first cut should extend 1 3 of the diameter of the log S Finish with your second cut 1st Cut 2nd Cut Using a log for support 2nd Cut 1st Cut 1st Cut 2nd Cut Using a support stand 1st Cut 2nd Cut LIMBING AND...

Page 14: ...in tension Before each use Chain sharpness Before each use For damaged parts Before each use For loose caps Before each use For loose fasteners Before each use For loose parts Before each use Inspect and Clean Bar Before each use Complete saw After each use Air filter Every 5 hours Chain brake Every 5 hours Spark arresting screen and muffler Every 25 hours Replace spark plug Yearly Replace fuel fi...

Page 15: ... AND CLEAN UNIT AND DECALS S After each use inspect complete unit for loose or damaged parts Clean the unit and decals using a damp cloth with a mild deter gent S Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth CHECK CHAIN BRAKE See CHAIN BRAKE in the OPERATION section CLEAN AIR FILTER CAUTION Donotcleanfilterin gasolineor other flammable solvent to avoid creating a fire hazard or producing harmful evaporati...

Page 16: ...niques and or depth gauge mainte nance will increase the chance of kickback which can result in serious injury WARNING Wear protective gloves when handling chain The chain is sharp and can cut you even when it is not moving Conditions which indicate the need for chain sharpening S Reduction in size of wood chips The size of the wood chip will decrease as thechain gets duller until it becomes more ...

Page 17: ...s been carefully set at the factory Adjustments may be necessary if you notice any of the following conditions S Chain moves at idle See IDLE SPEED T adjusting procedure S Saw will not idle See IDLE SPEED T ad justing procedure Idle Speed T Allow engine to idle If the chain moves idle is toofast Iftheenginestalls idleis tooslow Ad just speed until engine runs without chain movement idle too fast o...

Page 18: ...r is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum depos its during storage Add stabilizer to the gaso line in the fuel tank or fuel storage container Follow the mix instructions found on stabiliz er containers Run engine at least 5 minutes after adding stabilizer Poulan WEED EATER 40 1 2 cycle engine oil air cooled is blended with fuel stabilizer If you do not use this oil you...

Page 19: ...ontact an authorized service dealer 1 Air filter dirty 2 Spark plug fouled 3 Chain brake engaged 4 Carburetor requires adjustment Engine will not accelerate lacks power or dies under a load 1 Clean or replace air filter 2 Clean or replace plug and regap 3 Disengage chain brake 4 Contact an authorized service dealer Engine smokes excessively 1 Too much oil mixed with gasoline 1 Empty fuel tank and ...

Page 20: ... SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU This is a limited warranty within the meaning of that term as defined in the Magnuson Moss Act of 1975 The policy of Poulan PRO is to continuously improve its products Therefore Poulan PRO reserves the right to change modify or discontinue models designs specifications and accessories of all products at any time without notice or obligati...

Page 21: ...tic work is performed at an approved Poulan PRO servicing center CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Poulan PRO may be liable for damages to other en gine components caused by the failure of a warranted partstill underwarranty WHATIS NOT COVERED All failures caused by abuse neglect or improper maintenance are not covered ADD ON OR MODIFIED PARTS Theuseofadd onor modifiedparts can be grounds for disallowing a wa...

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